The whole article, in a tactful way, explains to the Slate's leftist readers why Hillary isn't anti-war and to not crucify her for that. (Psst, guys, she's just got to preeetend to support the war until she's elected, then that cloak can come off.)
Re: "(Psst, guys, she's just got to preeetend to support the war until she's elected, then that cloak can come off.)"
You got that right!